Lindsay Anderson

"It's so great to have you home, sweetie, even if just for the day " Dad smiled, giving my hand a gentle squeeze." It's so great to be home " I smiled, returning my Dad's hand squeeze. "Aunt Ashley says hi.""How is my baby sister doing?""My favorite Aunt in the entire world is doing great " I smiled. "Living with her while filming my show and upcoming show in Los Angeles is a great second home for me "This was very true Living with Aunt Ashley was amazing Truth be told, I could not think of a better second home for me than with her Even though I loved living with Aunt Ashley, it was not the same as being at home in my hometown of Phoenix, Arizona with my parents, plethora of good friends, and best friend, Brent(aka my longtime secret love interest). On a different note, I am so happy to be home for Christmas Not only will I get to see my parent s, but I will also get to see Brent and his wonderful parents, too Ever since Brent and I were little, It became a tradition that Brent, his parents, and my family spend Christmas together I have been looking forward to this holiday for weeks, and now it is finally here

Ever since the summer before my freshman year of high school, I have attended Camp Evers. It is a camp for campers who are entering 9th-12th grade in the upcoming fall who have cancer or are in remission from it. I have been in remission from cancer since the middle of eighth grade. Coming to Camp Evers for a week long session is a summer activity that I truly look forward to I have a plethora of good friends that I have kept in close contact with (These friends including the counselors and my longtime fellow camper and secret love interest, Ethan). Moving on, let me tell you a little bit about the cabins. Due to the fact that three campers and one counselor make up a cabin, there are four twin size tempur pedic beds in the cabin and four shower stalls. Truth be told it is pretty awesome As I made my way to my assigned cabin, I could not help but smile. After all, a fun week of camp with good friends had finally arrived

My best friend and secret love interest, and I have the same birthday. Ever since we were little, we would have a joint party. However, due to the fact that I moved to LA when I was fifteen to live with my favorite Aunt and filming my show, I was only able to come home on Christmas and leave the next day, we weren't able to celebrate. This year, however, was different. Even though I wasn't able to come home for Christmas this year, I was able to come home for a day. So far my birthday has been great. I received some amazing Christmas and birthday gifts, and went with my Mom and sister to the spa where we received massages, facials, and mani/pedis. After we got home, I took a good shower. After all, I wanted to be clean and fresh for tonight's party

Three days ago, I got a call from my sister and parents, asking if I could come down to Texas for the Home-coming dance for my sister's school. Due to the fact that I missed everyone like crazy, as well as the fact that I would not be able to come home for Thanks-giving, I had said yes. Even though it meant me having to fly back to Los Angeles right after the dance, I would not miss the chance to surprise my sisters and my best friends and good friends for anything

As I spritzed some perfume on my body, I could not help but smile. This summer tour had been amazing Not only had I gotten to see and perform in amazing places, but I had gotten to tour with two people who mean the world to me Truth be told, this summer's U. S. tour had been amazing Even though the tour had been amazing, I had missed my family, and best friends greatly. As Mark pulled up in front of my family's and my mansion, I could not help but feel happy After all, I was finally home

As far as the ladies and Kolton know of, Kimber is in Los Angeles celebrating Christmas and her birthday (12/26), on account of her having to resume filming. However, that is not the situation at all. A couple of weeks ago, Kimber had found out that she had the 25th-27th off, as well as the weekend (She was always off on weekends). With this said, Kimber had immediately called Kevin, and told him that she would indeed be able to meet everyone in Maui on Christmas Day, and leave on Friday Instantly, they came up with the idea of surprising Kathy, Katie, the triplets, and Kolton on Christmas Day. As Kevin and Kimber made their way from the airport back to Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, excitement filled Kimber's chest.

When I was two, I was diagnosed with brain cancer. When I was ten, I became cancer free. When I was twelve, I auditioned for the lead role in an upcoming TV show, and was picked to play the lead. When I was thirteen, I said goodbye to my family, best friends, and good friends, and moved to Los Angeles to live with my favorite aunt, and to start my new career. Five years later, I am filming the fourth and final season of my successful show, and will begin the filming process of my new show in March of this upcoming year. Before I can think about any of that, I have a couple of things that I am looking forward to first: My eighteenth birthday (which is today) and surprising my twin sister, Teresa, our best friends, and good friends at her birthday bash tonight. Even though Troy and I have to fly back to Los Angeles immediately after the party, being in my hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, and seeing everyone for a few hours is completely worth it

Finishing setting the table, and putting the freshly cooked food on it, I here the door open." It smells great in here " Dad exclaimed, as Aunt Mandy, Uncle Oliver, Brent, and Mom made their way through the front door. "Someone has definitely been hard at work ""I sure have " I smiled, as everyone entered the dining room. Turning to Brent, I let out a little squeal and exclaimed, "Brent ""Gia " Brent smiled and exclaimed, looking almost as excited as I felt. As we engulfed each other in a big hug, he continued, "It is so great to see you ""You, too " After we broke apart, and after I gave Uncle Oliver and Aunt Mandy a big hug, it was time to eat dinner

Due to the fact that today was Jerica's final Sunday worship-ing at her church, as well as the youth choir, before her big move, Jamie, the wonderful youth choir director had decided that the youth choir should sing Avalon's "Every-thing To Me"at the 11:00 traditional service. After all, it was Jerica's favorite song. Second, Jamie had also asked Jerica to sing it as a solo. Even though Jerica knew she might start crying, she could not think of a better way to say goodbye than to sing a solo. Before she knew what was happening, it was time for the youth choir to make their way into the sanctuary.

Dear Journal, It is T-minus three hours and thirty minutes until the Ender's (Lifelong great friends of my family and me) will be arriving from Michigan to my hometown of Denver, Colorado Due to the fact that the Ender's son, Eric, has been my secret love interest for as long as I can remember, this makes me even more excited Even though they are only able to spend one night here, the fact that they are able to celebrate Christmas with us this year makes this holiday that much more exciting and amazing -Penelope

I have never been so afraid in my life than I am right now. You would think that coming home to see my parents, twin sister, and our best friends would make me excited, but it doesn't. Well, scratch that, I am uber excited to see my parents. After all, they weren't the ones that abandoned and disowned me when I needed them the most. That, unfortunate-ly, that was the doing of my twin sister and ex best friends. As my wonderful and amazing parents drive me from the airport to our mansion, I begin to yearn for January 1st to get here as fast as it can, so I can go back to Los Angeles.

As the girls continued to set up for Olivia's co-ed sleepover/ pool party, they could not get Onni, Olivia's twin sister and Katie and Julie's mutual best friend out of their minds. Instead of being in Atlanta celebrating her birthday with her twin sister, best friends, and good friends, Onni was in Los Angeles living with her and her sister's favorite Aunt, and filming her t.v. show. Even though Olivia and everyone else were super proud of Onni, it did not change the fact that they missed her, especially today. Unbe-knowst to them, and the rest of their good friends who would be attending the party tonight, Onni was on a flight home to Atlanta for the night to surprise her sister for her birthday.

"Call me when you touch down in Dallas, okay, Ma'am?" Aunt Bonnie said, as she dropped me off at the LAX entrance. "I will be looking forward to your call.""Yes, Ma'am " I smiled. "I will see you tomorrow night I love you ""Love you, too, sweetie, and happy birthday " Aunt Bonnie, my amazing and favorite aunt, smiled. "Please tell your wonderful Mom that I say hello "Moments later, she was blowing me a kiss and driving away. As I made my way up to the check in counter to check in and drop my luggage off, I could not help but think about how truly blessed I was. I had been acting since I was twelve in a few movies and on a successful and hit family t.v. show. I had a supportive and amazing mom, supportive friends, and an amazing, support-ive, and hot best friend, Derek, that I had been secretly and completely in love with for years, even before I had moved to L. A. to start my acting career and live with my Aunt Bonnie. Even though it was hard sometimes living in a different state than everyone, I would not change my career for anything. Moving onto today, today is my eighteenth birthday. It also happens to be Derek's eighteenth birthday, too Not only am I flying in today to celebrate my birthday with my parents, I am also going to crash Derek's party and surprise him, as well as our plethora of good friends The only people who know about this are Mom and Derek's parents, and just like me, they are super excited about it

As Jake and I made our way off of the spinning tea cups ride, and to a drink kiosk, I could not help but smile. Yesterday at my surprise birthday party, Jake had asked me if I wanted to spend the day with him today. Of course I had said yes So far, we have spent the morning at Magic Kingdom, my favorite Disney park of all time After this, we are going to go to lunch, and then figure out what else we are going to do today With this said, I have a feeling that today is going to continue to be great After all, today has been great

"I cannot thank you guys enough for inviting Max to stay with us for a couple of days for Christmas " I exclaimed, taking a sip of my Starbucks beverage. "It is truly the best Christmas present that I could ever ask for ""You are more than welcome, sweetie " Dad smiled. "Just like his parents, Max is a great person, and it is our pleasure to have him with us for a few days ""It sure is " Mom piped. As my parents and I sat in the Starbucks at Denver International Airport, and awaited Max's arrival, I could not help but feel excited From today until Friday, Max would be spending Christmas and staying with my family. It was truly the best Christmas present that I could ever ask for

Sitting in the audience with my boyfriend and parents, and listening to the sermon, I felt both excited and nervous. After the message, the offering would be taking place. This meant that I would be singing a solo as the offering song. A few weeks ago, Pastor Mark, the contemporary service pastor, had come to me, and asked if I could sing a solo for the offering. Due to the fact that Pastor Mark was a longtime good friend of my family and mine, as well as the fact that I love to sing, I had agreed.

I have a plethora of favorite activities at GCC. Among my favorites is the Tuesday afternoon talent show. It is a fun show that takes place before dinner. Due to nerves, I have never gotten up the courage to perform in the talent show. This year, however, is going to be different.